A Whole Other Magic

A project in Edmonton, Canada by Gigi Jobb
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Ballad of the Fairy Godmother re-cast as ultimate Playworker. Mission: restore childhood wonder to a generation of screen-weary kids.
Backers: 143
Average Pledge Per Backer: $79 CAD

Funded: $11,265 CAD of $10,000 CAD
Dates: Apr 12th -> May 13th (31 days)
Project By: Gigi Jobb
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Latest News

A little gift for you on "Wingless and Wild Magic Mother Day!"

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
When I picked Mother's Day as the last day of my campaign it was with much hope... that it would be a day of double celebration!! And it is! But I would not have made it without my own mama.... She has been lavish and unwavering with her support and... (Read More)

Did you know there's a colouring contest?

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey backers! In case you aren't aware -- there's a Fairy Wing colouring contest going on right now -- and it wraps up on Sunday at midnight as well! Just wanted to make sure you got a chance to invite the little artists in your life to have a go at... (Read More)

WOW!! Today we crossed the magic threshold folks!! GOAL!!!

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it!!  Thanks to you this very special book will be heading into production in just a couple of weeks! We are meeting in person with the printing house rep from Friesens (Manitoba, Canada) on Tuesday to go over every last thing (they have been... (Read More)

Another enchanting illustration!

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Isn't this precious?  I love how godmother's response to the conundrum of screen-bound kids starts here: "Well, she hiked up her skirt and she dug in the dirt and she gathered a few fine stones. A bouquet of leaves, the frond of a fern and a handful... (Read More)

Alisa pumped out 3 illustrations this weekend! Just 4 left to go.....

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
"She smiled at her toad and they sauntered off slow...." I love this scene that Alisa just finished! I love it because it is the first real close up of Toad. Did you know he is a seek and find character in every scene??! The fondness between G'mama... (Read More)

Confident we are going to make it, which means -- let's write those tributes and get them in there!!

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a very encouraging week and I can feel in my bones that we are going to get there, thanks so much to you! If you would like to submit a few lines about your godmother/father figure, let's work to wrap that up this week.... It can be... (Read More)

Introducing a new pledge -- Custom Portraits by Alisa Day Reeves!

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
The process of illustrating A Whole Other Magic included a massive outreach.  I went out into facebook world with a big ask....Send me your photos of your children deep in play!!  And I was overjoyed to receive a deluge of pictures from parents... (Read More)

Do you know anyone with a wonderland garden like this?!

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Alisa just sent me this and I couldn't wait to show you!!  We are still formatting the text layout, softening the background behind the words, etc....going to add some lovely birds at the bird hotel....and hiding a couple ramshackle surprises here... (Read More)

Examples of Godmother/father pledges

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Meeting so many fascinating characters!!  (Read More)

Let's start writing your fairy godmother tribute!

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there! It's time to start brainstorming together to weave a few lines for your special person.  A few ways to go about it... 1.  You can write me back and just ramble and reminisce.....and I will help you sculpt a few lines of legacy.  We'll go... (Read More)

Buttons and string! A lovely new illustration

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there backers!   Just wanted to share Alisa's latest work with you!  She has really captured the essence of "loose parts" for children's play --- the utterly simple and down to earth treasures that (we've experienced!) actually spark... (Read More)

New reward tier for Local Edmonton folk! Free shipping! Check it out!

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Kind of thrilled to kick Canada Post in the pants on this one :) I mean, if I can get a book to you AND a hug in the process?!   Shipping issue officially dealt with (we creators need to be creative!) P.S. applies retroactively and so for those... (Read More)

Thanks so much for your orders!

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

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